The Genre Factories: XYZ FILMS

The managers of XYZ Films will give us a fascinating talk in which they will share their unique vision of fantastic and genre films today.

During this talk, they will explore in depth how they perceive this constantly evolving genre, discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents in the current film industry. In addition, they will reveal the criteria that guide their selection of new projects, offering an internal vision of their approach and objectives.

Ultimately, this talk will focus on XYZ Films' perspective of the genre industry as a platform that empowers and empowers visionary storytellers around the world, underscoring its commitment to promoting diverse voices and innovation in cinematic storytelling.

Speakers:

• Nate Bolotin: co-founded XYZ Films with Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian in 2008. XYZ Films is an independent studio, fully integrated with production, financing, global sales, talent management and US distribution.
• Todd Brown: an experienced film festival programmer and founder of the international and independent film-focused website ScreenAnarchy.com (originally TwitchFilm.com), joined XYZ Films in 2009 as Head of International Acquisitions.